- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Relationship skills
About Heidi
Heidi Hanusa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing with 23 years of experience and licensed in Nevada. She works with adults on problems like stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, career strain, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting struggles, and anger.
She speaks plainly in sessions and focuses on clear goals. Heidi helps people name what angers them and where it shows up. She also addresses related worries such as low mood, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue so anger is not treated in isolation.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions involve straight talk about patterns, learning new ways to respond, and building skills to handle triggering situations. Heidi helps clients practice different responses and then reviews what worked and what did not.
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on trauma, grief, and behavior change. That often includes breaking big problems into smaller steps, addressing unhelpful thinking, and rehearsing healthier interactions. The emphasis is on things people can try between sessions.
Heidi tailors the plan to each person’s needs and current life demands. She encourages steady progress over time and sets realistic, measurable goals. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules an initial session so the two can decide next steps together.
Approaches for anger, trauma, and daily stress
Heidi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anger and related issues. One common approach focuses on identifying thoughts and beliefs that feed anger and then testing them with practical behavioral experiments. This helps people see which reactions are helpful and which escalate conflict.Another approach concentrates on trauma-informed care for people whose anger links to past abuse or loss. It emphasizes pacing, grounding, and building tolerable steps toward processing painful memories so emotions feel more manageable.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Heidi will work with the client to pick methods that match their goals, symptoms, and life situation. She adjusts techniques based on what the client reports between sessions and what proves useful in day-to-day life.
Confirm what session formats she currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain regular work on anger and coping skills without disrupting routines.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with anger tied to stress, relationship problems, work frustration, and living with someone else’s difficult behavior.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is plain and goal-focused, using conversation, skill practice, and gradual behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience working with adult clients on a wide range of concerns.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Nevada.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the provided biography.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.